InflexionPoint Podcast: Cultivating Change from the Inside Out

Case Study: Until We Are All Free Movement with Guest Kevin Reese, Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director of UWAAF

Release Date: 3/19/2025

Duration: 55 Mins

Authors: Inflexion Point Podcast

Description: Case Study - Until We Are All Free is a Movement founded with the goal of supporting, empowering, creating alternative pathways to success, and advocating for systemic change in the criminal justice system. The core question of this episode: God, what is it that you’re working on in my life? What do you do when this is the answer you get—build a bridge of people and be a bridge through and with people? In this episode we continue our case study of the Until We Are All Free Movement, a human rights organization led by formerly incarcerated criminal justice experts. Their focus is on building capital, resources, and support to provide pathways to civic and economic liberation for individuals disenfranchised by mass incarceration. Welcome Kevin Reese: We are blessed to have a conversation with Kevin Reese, Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director of UWAAF and Co-Founder/CEO of Until We Are All Free Consulting Group. Kevin grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He spent 14 years incarcerated inside of the criminal justice system. During that time, he founded the BRIDGE, a grassroots group of directly impacted criminal justice experts whose mission is to abolish mass incarceration and to find a path to true transformative criminal justice. Being a bridge and connector is important to Kevin. It’s his way of honoring people, specifically the people who have walked with him along his journey. Growing up, Kevin had a narrow view of community and self-value, but that broadened once he understood the power of relationships. "I created The BRIDGE while I was in prison,” said Kevin. “I named it that Rewriting Destiny because I was lying in my cell, on my bunk and I asked God, ‘What is it that you’re working on in my life?’ And sure enough, he told me, ‘I want you to build a bridge of people and be a bridge through and with people."    Watch: https://youtu.be/XMWRBdDVk5s 

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Is It Possible to Build Trust in Community-Police Relations?

Release Date: 2/5/2025

Duration: 56 Mins

Authors: Inflexion Point Podcast

Description: Watch: https://youtu.be/Mstuoz4pBUc  The Power of Listening in Political Conversations to Understand the Needs and Human Rights of the Community and Its Citizens. The core question of this episode is this: What happens when active listening is absent from political conversations?   You most likely know the answer to that question. When active listening is absent from political conversations, several negative consequences may arise, impacting both individual interactions and broader community dynamics.  Things like polarization, distrust, lack of collaboration, decline of community engagement, and mimimizing marginalized voices. You might be thinking: Why does it even matter? The truth is active listening builds trust. And trust is the foundation of meaningful community conversations and engagement. Without it, efforts to bring people together, solve problems, or drive change often fall flat. Here's an even more profound question: What if we were to consider what it would look like to build trust in community-police relations?   In this episode we take a look at the All Start Project (ASP) founded in 1981 as a 501(c)3 national nonprofit that uses a performance-based approach to help inner-city youths and their families create success in their lives. Their Operation Conversation approach reflects a deeper question: What could happen if you bring two seemingly disparate communities together (e.g., cops and kids) through the power of conversation? Join us as we delve into Operation Conversation: Cops & Kids (OCCK), an innovative police–community relations model program run by ASP in partnership with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Newark Police Division (NPD). You'll get a glimpse into how Cops & Kids uses the power of performance to create a new kind of relationship.     2025: Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change Our theme for 2025 is Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change. Throughout the year we’ll explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Episodes will focus on both theory and practical examples, as well as case studies and guests. The end game is to provide our audience with insights into real-life positive community-engagement efforts.    

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From Talking to Doing — Empowering Communities Through Engagement

Release Date: 1/15/2025

Duration: 57 Mins

Authors: Inflexion Point Podcast

Description:   2025: New Year, New Focus, and New Theme Tune in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast and kick off 2025 with us. We are dedicated to antiracism activation and the art of listening in authentic conversation, engagement, and action. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact.   New Episode: From Talking to Doing — Empowering Communities Through Engagement Throughout 2024 we have focused on the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning. In 2025 our theme is “Community Engagement and the Grassroots of Change.” Throughout the year we’ll explore the stories, strategies, and successes of community-driven movements making a difference. Each episode will focus on both theory and practical examples, allowing our audience to gain insights that they can apply in real-world community-engaging efforts. We’ll introduce case studies as well as guests who reflect community engagement in action.  Watch here: https://youtu.be/wVfxMFAy3Sc   

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Encore: Navigating the Road Ahead

Release Date: 1/1/2025

Duration: 57 Mins

Authors: Inflexion Point Podcast

Description: Thank you for tuning in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast. We are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. Throughout 2024 we have focused on the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.   Navigating the Road Ahead As 2025 approaches we are collectively entering a twilight zone of emergent possibilities. While 2024 represented a new beginning, the stage for 2025 has been set for a metamorphic shift where either authoritarianism or regnerative democracy has the potential to prevail.  In this episode we consider the appeal of identity politics, as well as its fatal flaw: stripping the complex nuances of the individual in favor of assigning the representative value of a singular characteristic to a collective group. One of the least appreciated and least understood contributors to polarization in the United States today is identity politics. "Democracy Beyond Identity Politics" suggests exploring a vision of democracy that moves past solely focusing on identity-based affiliations (e.g., race, gender, religion) to foster a broader, more diverse and inclusive political dialogue. Regenerative democracy and leadership involves addressing systemic challenges, fostering unity, and revitalizing the nation’s role at home and on the global stage. To "remain a democracy" implies preserving and strengthening democratic principles amid modern challenges. It’s about ensuring that democracy continues to thrive and adapt to evolving societal, technological, and political landscapes.    

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Navigating the Road Ahead

Release Date: 12/18/2024

Duration: 57 Mins

Authors: Inflexion Point Podcast

Description: Thank you for tuning in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast. We are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. Throughout 2024 we have focused on the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.   Navigating the Road Ahead As 2025 approaches we are collectively entering a twilight zone of emergent possibilities. While 2024 represented a new beginning, the stage for 2025 has been set for a metamorphic shift where either authoritarianism or regnerative democracy has the potential to prevail.  In this episode we consider the appeal of identity politics, as well as its fatal flaw: stripping the complex nuances of the individual in favor of assigning the representative value of a singular characteristic to a collective group. One of the least appreciated and least understood contributors to polarization in the United States today is identity politics. "Democracy Beyond Identity Politics" suggests exploring a vision of democracy that moves past solely focusing on identity-based affiliations (e.g., race, gender, religion) to foster a broader, more diverse and inclusive political dialogue. Regenerative democracy and leadership involves addressing systemic challenges, fostering unity, and revitalizing the nation’s role at home and on the global stage. To "remain a democracy" implies preserving and strengthening democratic principles amid modern challenges. It’s about ensuring that democracy continues to thrive and adapt to evolving societal, technological, and political landscapes.    

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Societal Racism - Resilience, Resistance, and Accountability

Release Date: 12/4/2024

Duration: 58 Mins

Authors: Inflexion Point Podcast

Description: Thank you for tuning in to the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast. We are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.   Societal Racism: Resilience, Resistance, and Accountability In this episode Anita, Mavis, and Gail explore the topics of resilience, resistance and accountability in relation to Societal Racism. Societal racism is a type of racism based on a set of structural, institutional, historical, cultural, and interpersonal practices within a society that places one or more social or ethnic groups in a better position to succeed and disadvantages other groups so that disparities develop between the groups. Back in February, as a part of his bid to become an independent nominee for president, RFK Jr. made statements on the topic of resilience and racism. His audience was a room full of Black people. He describes the resilience he wants to give Black American youth: You can make kids resilient against racism with good education and Black business role models. Then the racism will “bounce off” Black children like they are “the Avengers” because “they will be immune to it.” He goes on to say that the way you do that is by giving them a great education so that they know that they have potential. The other thing is to give them business models, role models and opportunities within their own neighborhood.” A counter article from NewsOne see his remarks this way: “A 70-year-old [white male] whitesplaining to Black people that education is the key to making Black people 'immune' from racism.” The podcast discussion explores (a) how resliience is misunderstood when talking about racism; and (b) recognizing the value that resistance contribues to social justice, overcoming adversity, racism, and bias. The Institutional Antiracism and Accountability (IARA) Project evaluates efforts to move from words to action to accountability with its 6 key takeaways.

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The Precipice of Change - The Heritage Foundation and Project 2025 | The Presidential Transition Project

Release Date: 7/18/2024

Duration: 58 Mins

Description: The Art of Community Conversations   Thank you for tuning in to the latest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast where we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.   In This Episode We Explore A Central Question:  Why is it important to consider the long-term potential of humanity when making decisions today, and how can we balance immediate needs with the goal of a prosperous future for generations to come? To answer this question we take a peek into The Precipice of Change, The Heritage Foundation, the Project 2025 Presidential Transition, and its Mandate for Leadership. We also consider reactions and counteractions to Project 2025.   We Are Standing on the Precipice of Change The Precipice of Change, a book by Toby Ord, contemplates the roles we all can play in reducing overarching risks and implications . It describes how people can make a difference through global interconnectivity—be it in academia, policymaking, philanthropy, or public debate. The Heritage Foundation and Project 2025 is building now for a conservative victory through 4 pillars - policy agenda, personnel, training, and the Mandate for Leadership, a 180-day playbook for Presidential Transition. The Stop Project 20025 Task Force is a central hub for pro-democracy to coordinate examining, highlighting, and counteracting the undermining of democracy.

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True Connections - The Bible, Black People, and Restorative Justice

Release Date: 7/4/2024

Duration: 58 Mins

Description: The Art of Community Conversations Thank you for tuning in to the latest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast where we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.   True Connections: The Bible, Black People, and Restorative Justice Exploring the Black (people of African descent) presence in the Bible can shed light on often overlooked perspectives and histories. It's fascinating how biblical narratives can intersect with themes of restorative justice, especially in today's context of addressing systemic racism and promoting inclusion. Highlighting these connections offers our listeners a richer understanding of how historical texts can inform contemporary social justice movements. Some biblical examples include: The Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:26-40The Song of Solomon (Song of Songs)Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 37-50)Paul's Letters on Unity in Christ (e.g., Galatians 3:28)Simon of Cyrene (Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26)The Queen of Sheba (King Solomon)Hagar (Abraham)Keturah (Abraham)Zipporah (Midianite/Moses)Ethioipan Woman (Cushite/Moses)Candace Queen of the Ethiopians  What Does the Bible Say About Restorative Justice? The Bible addresses social justice in various ways, providing principles and narratives that advocate for fairness, compassion, equity, and equality. These biblical principles and narratives continue to inspire individuals and communities to advocate for social justice, address systemic issues, and promote fairness and equality. They provide a foundation for understanding and engaging with contemporary social justice movements and challenges. Here are some key themes and passages that reflect biblical perspectives on social justice:  Concern for the Poor and VulnerableProphetic Call for JusticeJudgment and AccountabilityJesus' MinistryEquality and Non-DiscriminationRestorative Justice Acts of Mercy and Compassion The Bible does not use modern concepts of race in the same way we understand them today. However, it does address themes related to ethnicity, diversity, and God's vision for all people. While the Bible does not use our contemporary racial categories, its teachings provide a foundation for understanding and promoting equality, unity, and respect for all people, regardless of ethnicity or background. The Bible challenges believers to embrace God's inclusive vision and work towards justice and reconciliation in a diverse world. Here are some key aspects of how the Bible intersects with the concept of race: Creation and humanityIsrael's identityEthnic diversity in the BibleJesus' MinistryUniversal GospelUnity in ChristEschatological Vision These figures and references underscore the presence and contributions of African peoples in biblical narratives. They also challenge readers to consider the Bible's multicultural and multiethnic context in relationship to issues we face today including racism, inequity, inequality, and social injustice.

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Community Conversation: Blind Faith in AI or Inclusive Coding?

Release Date: 6/20/2024

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Blind Faith in AI or Inclusive Coding? In this episode we delve into the groundbreaking work of two powerful and brilliant women in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Joy Buolamwini's research explores the intersection of social impact, technology, and inclusion. She is the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, a groundbreaking MIT researcher, a model and a poet of code. She is also the author of national bestseller Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines and advises world leaders on preventing the harms of AI. Her MIT thesis methodology uncovered large racial and gender bias in AI services from companies like Microsoft, IBM and Amazon.  Dr. Cathy O’Neil is an American mathematician, data scientist, and author. She is the author of the New York Times best-seller Weapons of Math Destruction, and opinion columns in Bloomberg View. O'Neil was active in the Occupy movement. As a data skeptic she uncovers the dark secrets of big data, showing how our "objective" algorithms reinforce human bias. She believes a lot can go wrong when we put blind faith in big date.  AI in Society and Law Enforcement "Unregulated and untested AI technologies have put innocent people at risk fo being wrongly convicted." —Innocence Project: When Artificial Intelligence Gets It Wrong The presumption of innocense is a legal principle that every person accused of any crime is considered innocent until proven guilty. AI-empowered law enforcement sometimes results in the presumption of guilt unitl proven innocent.

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Community Conversation with Rev. Desiree Lawson, Pastor at The Good Shepherds Presbyterian Church in South Easton MA.

Release Date: 6/6/2024

Duration: 58 Mins

Description: Community Conversations 2024 At InflexionPoint Podcast we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic community conversations. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of critical self-reflection, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of systemic and institutional racism, antiracism activation, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, and book banning.   Featured Guest We are honored to have Rev. Desiree Lawson, newly installed pastor of The Good Shepherds Presbyterian Church in South Easton MA as our featured guest. Rev. Dawson shares her experience as the first Black woman pastor in a previous congregation.

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Community Conversation - Kwanzaa Principle of Imani (Faith) and Parables for Understanding a Nation’s Racial Sin

Release Date: 5/16/2024

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Parables for Understanding a Nation's Sins At InflexionPoint Podcast we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of self-awareness, in-depth perspective-taking, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. The 2024 theme explores the Art of Community Conversations in today's climate of EDI, antiracism, and book banning. In this Community Conversation we continue our discussion of Christian Nationalism viewed through the Kwanzaa Principle of Imani (Faith).   “Search for the specific term “racism” in the Bible, you wouldn’t necessarily find it. But that doesn’t mean that the problem of racism isn’t in the Bible, or that we can’t learn from God’s Word as we seek to eradicate racism from our communities and churches...Racism has deformed us, as persons, as communities, as families,” says Rev. Dr. Pedro Agudelo. “And racism isolates us from each other, separates us, and we are designed by God to complement each other.” Oppression is as old as the Old Testament – oppression though enslavement (Israelites in Egypt)Otherization made plain in the New Testament – Jews/Samaritans The diverse family of God - there’s a level of love that’s there; it's the opposite of racism and has the power to eradicate racism. Peter’s vision – what God has made clean, you must not call uncleanRacism goes against God’s will/intention for unity – every human being bears the image of God

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Community Conversation: Kwanzaa Principle Imani Is a Disruptor of Christian Nationalism

Release Date: 5/2/2024

Duration: 55 Mins

Description: Kwanzaa Principle of Imani (Faith) The Imani principle calls for us to believe in ourselves and our capacity to bring about a better society and a better world. On the 7th Day of Kwanzaa, Imani Day, we give thanks and remembrance to family, friends, and historical figures who have contributed to their lives and the betterment of America. This day we remember the faith that our family members and ancestors had to bring us to this point. In this episode Anita, Mavis, and Gail continue their Community Conversation. They examine Christian Nationalism through the lens of the Kwanzaa Principle, Imani (Faith). Join in as they take a deep dive into the ideology of Christian Nationalism, those engaged in active opposition, and The (Unholy) Slave Bible published by missionaries in 1807. Points of Reflection: Christian Nationalism differs from nationalism, patriotism, and Christianity. Clergy opposition to Christian Nationalism The (Unholy) Slave Bible produced by missionaries in 1807 for the use of enslaved Africans. “Let nobody give you the impression that the problem of racial injustice will work itself out. Let nobody give you the impression that only time will solve the problem. That is a myth, and it is a myth because time is neutral.” — Jim Wallis (America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New America)  

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Community Conversations: Ujamaa Collective - Fair Trade, Cooperative, Nonprofit

Release Date: 4/18/2024

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Ujamaa Collective, An Experience That Lasts! Fair Trade | Meaningful Work | Community | Creativity | Wellness FEATURED GUEST: FRANKIE HARRIS, BOUTIQUE MERCHANDISER/SPECIAL EVENT DECORATOR  Ujamaa Collective is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded with a social mission to act as a catalyst to advance Africana Women by providing a fair trade marketplace for cultural, artistic and entrepreneurial exchange through cooperative economics in the Historic Hill District and beyond. “We lift as we climb.”The mission of Ujamaa Collective is accomplished through an artisan boutique, pop-up marketplace events, arts and entrepreneurship programming, and advocacy on health and wealth. The boutique operators, LaKeisha Wolf, Executive Director and Frankie Harris, Boutique Merchandiser/Special Event Decorator, have a  passion for cooperatives, rooted in values of meaningful work, creativity, community and wellness. Ujamaa Collective is located in the Hill District, an historically African American community in Pittsburgh PA. "The Hill, or "Little Harlem" as it was referred to from the '30s thru the '50s, was one of the elite African-American neighborhoods in America. It was home to one of the most vibrant jazz scenes in the country, as well as one of its hottest clubs, The Crawford Grill, which was owned by Gus Greenlee."— Randy Fox, HuffPost Contributor, Writer and Photographer

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Community Conversation - What Is Your Key Antiracism Challenge?

Release Date: 4/4/2024

Duration: 58 Mins

Description: What Is Your Key Antiracism Challenge? In this episode Anita, Mavis, and Gail continue their Community Conversation making it personal. They each discuss what they each define as their Key Racism Challenge. Points of Reflection:• Based on your George Floyd origin story, what is your definition of yourself after vs before the murder? Has there been a shift?• What is most challenging — knowing yourself, knowing where you stand, or being visible to others?• How does doing the work antiracism connect to your social identity?   Examples of Key Antiracism Challenges: Expressing empathy through perspective-taking along with immersion into the historical narratives and personal experiences of others.  Engaging in conversations about antiracism in all the spaces in which you move - your home, workplace, place of worship, your immediate community, and the communities of those who are different from you.  Engaging in conversations with racism deniers or those who believe we live in a post-racial/colorblind society.  Persuading those who claim to be nonracist or not racist that racism is a problem that affects us all because it is embedded in the social, economic, systemic, educational, and institutional fabric that covers all of America

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Community Policing and Engagement

Release Date: 3/21/2024

Duration: 59 Mins

Description: The Roots of Policing in America: Slave Patrols  To understand community policing in a contemporary context requires a look through the long lens of history, enslavement, and slave patrols. Where and why did it begin? Charleston City Watch and Guard (1790s) Charleston, NC Slave Patrols - Majority black (slaves) populationMinority white population terrified at the possibility of slave uprisings wanted a group focused on the control of black people.Reconstruction/Jim Crow Era - focused on enforcing black codes, the laws and policies meant to control the lives/movement of black people. In this episode Anita, Mavis, and Gails discuss the remnants of slave patrols and community policing in contemporary history.  Community Policing Defined: What/How Community policing is a collaboration between the police and the community that identifies and solves community problems. With the police no longer the sole guardians of law and order, all members of the community become active allies in the effort to enhance the safety and quality of neighborhoods. "In general terms, community policing is not a program; it is not a set of activities; it is not a personnel designation. Rather, community policing is a law enforcement philosophy, a way of thinking about improving public safety." https://www.law.berkeley.edu/files/What_Works_in_Community_Policing.pdf  

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The Art of Community Conversations in Today's Climate of EDI, Antiracism, and Book Banning

Release Date: 3/7/2024

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Don't miss this episode of #InflexionPointPodcast on The Transformation Network™. Join Anita, Mavis, and Gail as they discuss "The Art of Community Conversations in Today's Climate of EDI, Antiracism, and Book Banning."   Why Community Conversations? These are an essential tool for promoting dialogue and understanding within communities. The PRESS Model, developed by Robert Livingston, is a valuable resource for facilitating these conversations. In today's climate of EDI and antiracism, community conversations are more important than ever. Join the discussion as the hosts explore the intersection of community conversations and book banning.    Add Your Voice to the Conversation: Join the InflexionPoint Podcast Facebook Community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1863715990493524   

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Community Conversation with Khamil Bailey, Black Business Advocate

Release Date: 2/22/2024

Duration: 55 Mins

Description: Meet Guest Khamil Bailey, Founder of Cocoapreneur, Co-Founder of Greenwood Week Pittsburgh, and The Greenwood Plan | Corporate Consultant | Speaker | Black Business Advocate Khamil's Backstory Begins in East Orange, NJ Then Evolves After Attending University of Pittsburgh. Khamil's vision of thriving Black communities was planted in her home city of East Orange, NJ; and then transplanted to the city of Pittsburgh when she attended the University of Pittsburgh. The evolution includes the Greenwood Plan, Greenwood Week, Emerald City Co-Working Space, and the acquisition of a $4.1M building in Pittsburgh PA. "Life experience and an apparent need pushed me into social entrepreneurship and solving prominent and longstanding issues of inequity against Black Americans. My areas of focus is business, enterprise, and self-sustenance within predominantly African American communities. Read Black Enterprise Article: "Pitt Building Now Black Owned Aiming to Ignite Black Businesses"

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Community Conversations - The 7 Principles of Kwanzaa

Release Date: 2/8/2024

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Final Community Conversation on the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa. Mavis, Gail, and Anita finish up the series of Community Conversations about the Nguzo Saba: The 7 Principles of Kwanzaa. The goal with the series was to drive home the point that Kwanzaa Principles are working ideals. These ideals can be embedded into everyday life, particularly on the journey towards antiracist activation. In this episode they finish up the final two principles.   Creativity & Faith Kuumba (Creativity): To do always as much as we can to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. Imani (Faith): To believe with all our hearts in our people and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. “Be unapologetically powerful and brave. Let no one convince you there are limits or boundaries to what you can achieve.” —Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts   Watch Here: https://youtu.be/cNe8CQnIg9E  

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Community Conversations - Apply the Principles of Kwanzaa Daily

Release Date: 1/18/2024

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Collective Work & Responsibility. Cooperative Economics. Purpose. In the previous episode we opened up our community conversation with a discussion of the first 2 principles of the Nguzo Saba, Unity and Self Determination. In this episode we discuss the next 3 principles — Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, and Purpose, providig personal experiences and examples of work that exhibits the principles.   Ujima: Collective Work and Responsibilility - To build and maintain our community together and make our community’s problems our problems and to solve them together. Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics - To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. Nia: Purpose - To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

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Community Conversations - The Hidden Potential. of the Nguzo Saba: 7 Principles of Kwanzaa

Release Date: 1/4/2024

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Happy New Year! Thank you for joining us for the first episode of InflexionPoint Podcast in 2024. This the spot where we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of self-awareness, understanding, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. As a matter of fact the 2024 Theme is Community Conversations.   So What's the Big Deal With Community Conversations? Michael Halt, Founder of the Liminal School of Self-Directed Adult Learning defines Community Conversations as a process designed to be a simple and sociable informal conversation in which a small group of people come together to get to know one another, in a more meaningful way than usual, by talking about their sense of personal purpose in their lives and our community and about the issues that are of personal priority and concern. The mission of the American Libraries Association is to provide leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all. Libraries Transforming Communities is an initiative of the American Libraries Association that seeks to strengthen the role of librarians as core community leaders and agents of change. LTC addresses a critical need within the library field by developing and distributing new tools, resources, and support for librarians to engage with their communities in new ways. One of the ways is through Community Conversations. The LTC and the Community Conversations Workbook is also supported by the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, which is creating a counterforce in society powered by community-led change. Website quote: "Our task is to get on a more equitable, fair, just, inclusive, and hopeful path forward."   Community Conversation - The Hidden Potential of the Nguzo Saba: 7 Principles of Kwanzaa Frank Dobson Associate Dean of Students, Vanderbilt University, describes What Kwanzaa Means for Black Americans:  Each day of Kwanzaa is devoted to celebrating the seven basic values of African culture or the “Nguzo Saba” which in Swahili means the seven principles. The principles are unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics (building Black businesses), purpose, creativity and faith. A candle is lit on each day to celebrate each one of these principles. On the last day, a black candle is lit and gifts are shared. Kwanzaa is rooted in the struggles and the gains of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements in the 50s and 60s. Professor Keith A. Mayes, a scholar of African American History at the University of Minnesota said, "For Black power activists, Kwanzaa was just as important as the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Kwanzaa was their answer to what they understood as the ubiquity of white cultural practices that oppressed them as thoroughly as had Jim Crow laws.”   Watch Here: https://youtu.be/p2vF1sgcY2k  

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Authors Who Spark Community Conversation - Robert P. Jones, President of the Public Religion Research Institute (Part 2)

Release Date: 12/21/2023

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Book Discussion - White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity by Robert P. Jones Land, Labor, and Slavery “It's nothing short of astonishing that a religious tradition with this relentless emphasis on salvation and one so hyper attuned to personal sin can simultaneously maintain such blindness to social sins swirling about it, such as slavery and race-based segregation and bigotry.” ― Robert P. Jones, White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity   Doctrine of Discovery: The International Law of Colonialism (a) The idea that God designated America as a new promised land—shaped how five centuries of Europeans would understand the “new” world and the people who populated it. (b) The right to go in and kill, conquer and reduce their persons to perpetual slavery. (c) Interconnection between land and slavery - enslavement of Africans was the continuation of genocide and dispossession flowing from the first European contact with Native Americans.   Legal Dimensions of the Doctrine of Discovery (a) First discovery. (b) Occupancy and current possession. (c) Religion - a significant aspect of the Doctrine of Discovery (d) Civilization.    From Columbus Day to Black History Month and Indigenous People’s Day Recognize the significance and need for a broader understanding of American history that includes the contributions and perspectives of Indigenous and African-American peoples.   Watch Here: https://youtu.be/cux-vwcPLtc  

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Authors That Spark Community Conversation - Robert P. Jones, President of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI)

Release Date: 12/7/2023

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Dr. Robert P. Jones: The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy emphasizes the importance of truth-telling and cross-cultural conversations in addressing the legacy of white supremacy and working towards a more equitable future. Robert P. Jones, President/Founder of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). Dr. Jones serves on the national program committee for the American Academy of Religion. Jones writes a weekly newsletter for those dedicated to the work of truth-telling, repair, and healing from the legacy of white supremacy in American Christianity. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future; White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity, which won a 2021 American Book Award; and The End of White Christian America, which won the 2019 Grawemeyer Award in Religion. Doctrine of Discovery: The International Law of Colonialism The idea that God designated America as a new promised land shaped how five centuries of Europeans would understand the new world and the people who populated it. The right to go in and kill, conquer and reduce their persons to perpetual slavery right. Interconnection between land and slavery - enslavement of Africans was the continuation of genocide and dispossession flowing from the first European contact with Native Americans. Legal Dimensions of the Doctrine of Discovery (doctrineofdiscocery.org) First discovery. The first European country to discover lands unknown to other Europeans claimed property and sovereign rights over the lands and native peoples. First discovery, however, was usually considered to have created only an incomplete title. Actual occupancy and current possession. To turn first discovery into recognized title, a European country had to actually occupy and possess newly found lands. This was usually done by building forts or settlements. Physical possession had to be accomplished within a reasonable amount of time after the first discovery to create a complete title. Religion was a significant aspect of the Doctrine of Discovery. Under Discovery, non-Christian peoples were not deemed to have the same rights to land, sovereignty, and self-determination as Christians. Civilization. The European ideas of superiority based on the belief God had directed them to bring so-called civilized ways, education, and religion to Indigenous Peoples and to exercise paternalism and guardianship powers over them. From Columbus Day to Indigenous People s Day: Recognize the significance and need for a broader understanding of American history that includes the contributions and perspectives of Indigenous and African-American peoples. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/3TxDvMxUWnE

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Robert P. Jones, President/Founder of the Public Religion Research Institute - The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Pa

Release Date: 12/7/2023

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Dr. Robert P. Jones: The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy emphasizes the importance of truth-telling and cross-cultural conversations in addressing the legacy of white supremacy and working towards a more equitable future. Robert P. Jones, President/Founder of the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI). Dr. Jones serves on the national program committee for the American Academy of Religion. Jones writes a weekly newsletter for those dedicated to the work of truth-telling, repair, and healing from the legacy of white supremacy in American Christianity. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future; White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity, which won a 2021 American Book Award; and The End of White Christian America, which won the 2019 Grawemeyer Award in Religion. Doctrine of Discovery: The International Law of Colonialism The idea that God designated America as a new promised land shaped how five centuries of Europeans would understand the new world and the people who populated it. The right to go in and kill, conquer and reduce their persons to perpetual slavery right. Interconnection between land and slavery - enslavement of Africans was the continuation of genocide and dispossession flowing from the first European contact with Native Americans. Legal Dimensions of the Doctrine of Discovery (doctrineofdiscocery.org) First discovery. The first European country to discover lands unknown to other Europeans claimed property and sovereign rights over the lands and native peoples. First discovery, however, was usually considered to have created only an incomplete title. Actual occupancy and current possession. To turn first discovery into recognized title, a European country had to actually occupy and possess newly found lands. This was usually done by building forts or settlements. Physical possession had to be accomplished within a reasonable amount of time after the first discovery to create a complete title. Religion was a significant aspect of the Doctrine of Discovery. Under Discovery, non-Christian peoples were not deemed to have the same rights to land, sovereignty, and self-determination as Christians. Civilization. The European ideas of superiority based on the belief God had directed them to bring so-called civilized ways, education, and religion to Indigenous Peoples and to exercise paternalism and guardianship powers over them. From Columbus Day to Indigenous People s Day: Recognize the significance and need for a broader understanding of American history that includes the contributions and perspectives of Indigenous and African-American peoples.

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Films That Spark Community Conversation - The Walk, Directed by Daniel Adams (2022)

Release Date: 11/16/2023

Duration: 56 Mins

Description: Synopsis: A 2022 period film drama based on true events of desegregation and busing in Boston schools in 1974. The District Court of Massachusetts ordered Boston to integrate its public school system, using busing. The order was met with White community pushback, fury and violence. The film centers on police officer Bill Coughlin, an Irish cop, confronting fierce social pressure when tasked to protect Black students as they are bussed into all-white South Boston High School. The film also centers on two high school teens about to begin their senior year under the integration order. Wendy Robbins, an 18-year-old Black student selected for bussing, and her father, Lamont, are caught in the middle of violence and protesting by the White community. At the same time Katy, the police officer's teenage daughter is faced with her own racism. "Why America needs a new approach to school desegregation" by Jerry Rosiek Published: May 17, 2018 6.41am EDT on theconversation.com Despite all the time and effort invested desegregating the nation s schools over the past half century, the reality is America s schools are more segregated now than they were in 1968. This new segregation is not directly enforced by law, but indirectly through school zoning, housing patterns, and recently by neighborhood secessionist movements, permitting affluent white families to continue to monopolize premium educational resources. School segregation communicates corrosive messages to students of color; concluding that they were regarded as bad kids, garbage people, or violent or something, and therefore not worthy of investment. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/h8_2E08ogco

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Sankofa Leadership Continuum - Films That Spark Community Conversation

Release Date: 11/2/2023

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: A Community Conversation - Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America: Hosted by Presbyterian Church of Sudbury MA The "Who We Are Project" was founded by Jeffery Robinson, renowned lawyer who has been fighting for racial justice for almost 40 years. The organization is an outgrowth of a talk that Robinson has been giving for the past 10 years on the history of anti-Black racism and white supremacy in the United States. This talk forms the basis of the feature length documentary film. The "Who We Are Project" will be one of the central voices that will correct the narrative on our shared history of anti-Black racism in the United States. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/woCTKzg9t_w

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Sanfoka Leadership Continuum Series - Homer G. Phillips Hospital in St Louis

Release Date: 10/19/2023

Duration: 56 Mins

Description: Photo Credit: Homer G. Phillips Hospital, A Prominent Landmark in The Ville, St. Louis, MO. Courtesy Onegentlemanofverona (CC BY-SA 3.0) Racism Is a Disruptor of Health and Wellness Integration Is Not Synomymous with Equity The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital, 1937-1979, a segregated hospital in the heart of Black St Louis, Missouri The Ville and Its Champions of the Community: Kids raised in a walkable community where the folks look like them - doctors, nurses, lawyers, tradesmen, and business owners; where wealth stayed in the community. The Story of Segregation in St Louis by Jeanette Cooperman, October 17, 2014. "St. Louis is divided along many lines. And race plays a role in every one of those divisions. It also determines our future, because if you make a transparent map of racial segregation and lay it over other maps political power, cultural influence, health, wealth, education, and employment the pattern repeats." #Redlined: A St Lous Story by Jacobi Commons. Exposing deeply-rooted systems of redlining that have disproportionately affected Black and Brown people dating back to the 1920's. 1915 Initiative Petition avoided mixed blocks occupied by both white and colored people "...written to the Board of Election Commissioners petitioning White and "Colored" citizens to live separately. In Section 1 and Section 2, the petition describes the strict requirements that would be upheld in a new St. Louis ordinance, mandating specific "blocks" be created. Section 3 defined the word "block". Later sections of the petition have been omitted, but included penalties that will be carried out if ordinances are broken by either race group." In How Racism Takes Place, George Lipsitz writes that in St. Louis, protection of white property and privilege guided nearly all decisions about law and policies that promoted the establishment of new small and exclusive suburban municipalities with restrictive zoning codes. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/Q1IkYl9VklI

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Sankofa Leadership Continuum Series Featuring Franceria Moore, Organizational Leader

Release Date: 10/5/2023

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: FRANCERIA MOORE: LEVERAGING THE POWER OF STORYTELLING TO EXAMINE MINDSETS AND EMPOWER EQUITY Franceria Moore holds over 15 years of organizational leadership experience in the human services and nonprofit sectors, focusing on equity and belonging in programming, strategic organizational development, poverty reduction, and adult learning design. From 2019-2022 she led the redesign of the Kellogg Foundation's Family-Centered Coaching framework and the design of the accompanying 12-month learning journey to support organizational adoption, helping to scale the Family-Centered Coaching toolkit nationally. Feeling that there was more to be discovered about the power of coaching for people experiencing poverty, Fran began her journey as a social entrepreneur as the Founder and Managing Director of Sankofa Leadership. In addition to supporting national initiative for Integrated Services Delivery, Sankofa is also leading the charge in the development of Person-Centered Coaching, which starts from the belief that to our best for others, we must first be best for ourselves. Person-Centered Coaching explores what s become possible when we intentionally create space for someone to put themselves first in their own life. This small shift is electrifying the human services field and impacting the lives of clients and practitioners alike. Fran is a passionate and engaging facilitator and speaker who leverages the power of storytelling to help audiences examine their mindsets, core values, and wildest dreams for themselves and their community and motivates them to take action to achieve their greatest potential. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/rZTjbst_rbo

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Sankofa Leadership Continuum Series - Family Engagement and Generational Leadership

Release Date: 9/21/2023

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Antiracism Activation: Family Engagement and Generational Leadership Thank you for joining us for the newest episode of InflexionPoint Podcast where we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of self-awareness, understanding, personal transformation, and ultimately social impact. In this eiposode we interview the son of Gail Hunter, co-host for InflexionPoint Podcast. We explore these topics: Describe your childhood experience in being raised with a woman such as your mother who operates in the antiracism space? What are the values that show up in your adulthood that are rooted in the way in which you were raised, particularly as it relates to Gail's current work in the antiracism space? How do those values show up in how you are raising up your own children today? How does equity and antiracism show up in your workplace? Watch Here: https://youtu.be/5g2yOz4jQbQ

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Sankofa Leadership Continuum Series - The Power of Leadership in Organizational DNA

Release Date: 9/7/2023

Duration: 56 Mins

Description: CONVERSATION: The Power of Leadership in Organizational DNA The Sankofa Leadership Continuum - a throughline running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to those who will emerge as future leaders. Melding together historical and contemporary reality, this through-line inspires resistance, activism, art, literature, ethnography, and research to fuel transformation. In this conversation we take a deep dive into the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and its organizational DNA. The Kellogg Foundation priorities are listed as Racial Equity and Healing, Community Engagement, and Leadership. The foundation's priority statement reads: "Embedded within all we do are commitments to advancing racial equity and racial healing, to developing leaders and to engaging communities in solving their own problems." Racial Equity and Healing: supports communities in healing from the effects of racism and transforming the systems and structures that limit opportunity for children and families. Community leadership network with the Center Creative Leadership: equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to bridge the divides in our society and build a more equitable future for all. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/jS9Ze0WoZQA

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Sankofa Leadership Continuum: What Role Does Visual Racial Literacy Play in Antiracism Activation?

Release Date: 8/17/2023

Duration: 56 Mins

Description: Conversation: The Power of Visual Racial Literacy. "...race is not only a social construction; it is visually mediated (Acuff Kraehe, 2020). The ability to perceive racial differences requires that one first learn the visual, symbolic, and aesthetic codes and conventions of racist ideology." In this continuing series on generational leadership we discuss "Visual Racial Literacy: A Not-So-New 21st Century Skill", an article written by Dr. Joni B. Acuff and Dr. Amelia Kraeche. Dr. Joni B. Acuff is the Professor of Art Education at The Ohio State University. She serves as department chair and diversity chair in the Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy, where her goal has been to recruit, admit and retain students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. Acuff teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the art education program, including courses like Critical Analysis of Multicultural Art Education, Social and Cultural Theory in Art and Art Education, Critical Pedagogies of Critical Multiculturalism in Teaching Visual Culture, and Art Education for Children with Special Needs. Dr. Amelia Kraehe, is the Vice President, Equity in the Arts, Arizona Arts, and co-founder and co-director of the Racial Justice Studio. The Racial Justice Studio is a new concept conceived as a hub for campus and virtual activities to promote a deep understanding of racism and anti-racism by centering artistic and creative practice. Dr. Kraehe is recognized for her research on arts equity as well as her publications, workshops, podcasts, and public lectures that illuminate the roles race, racism, and anti-racism play in arts institutions and the education of arts professionals. Join Anita, Gail, and Mavis as they discuss their own personal experiences, including a visit to the Monument to "Mothers of Gynecology" in Montgomery Alabama, a cross-burning as a childhood memory, and visual memories of family travel. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/ZLyFMk4oFxk

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The SANKOFA Leadership Continuum Series: Telling your Disruptive Truth with Jen Franks Ahaghotu

Release Date: 8/3/2023

Duration: 54 Mins

Description: Conversation: How does the Ghanian principle of Sankofa empower generational leadership? In this continuing series on generational leadership we introduced the Sankofa Leadership Continuum, defined as a through-line running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to emerging leaders of the future. This episode features wisdom from Jen Franks Ahaghotu. Jen is the Disruptive Truth Teller. She is the best in the world at empowering visionary Black women business owners and personal brands to speak their disruptive truth and ascend beyond success to generational leadership, wealth, and freedom. She is also the Founder/CEO of the Disruptie Truth LLC. Her current project is called the Black Women World Record, honoring the educational achievements of black women. #BlackWomenWorldRecord "Black Women Are Worthy. Our contributions deserve to be celebrated and elevated to the highest level in the global narrative." Jen Franks Ahaghotu Watch here: https://youtu.be/Uo-xTw4rVEk

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The Sankofa Generational Leadership Continuum Series

Release Date: 7/20/2023

Duration: 59 Mins

Description: https://youtu.be/KIbF2Fm_sOI The Sankofa Leadership Continuum is a throughline running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to those who will emerge as future leaders. Melding together historical and contemporary reality, this through-line inspires activism, art, literature, ethnography, and research to fuel transformation. Question: How do we apply generational leadership as a grassroots resistance strategy that serves to disrupt systemic and institutional racism? Discussion: 5 Principals of Generational Leadership: Global Leadership Network Article Harlem Renaissance Artist Frankie Manning Danced Across Boundaries Civil Rights Photographer Gordon Parks Inspired A New Generation of Artists

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THE SANKOFA LEADERSHIP CONTINUUM FEATURING NATHANIEL LEE FLETCHER

Release Date: 7/6/2023

Duration: 58 Mins

Description: Conversation: How does the Ghanian principle of Sankofa empower generational leadership? In this continuing series on generational leadership we introduced the Sankofa Leadership Continuum, defined as a through-line running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to emerging leaders of the future. This episode features Mr. Nathaniel Lee Fletcher, recent graduate from Waynesburg University with a BA in Biblical and Ministry Studies. He is currently working as an urban missionary through Urban Impact in the North Side area of Pittsburgh PA. Nate looks to make an impact with at-risk children within a holistic ministry setting. Kudos to Generational Leader, Nathaniel Fletcher! https://youtu.be/UeTpRDJIP9c

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THE SANKOFA LEADERSHIP CONTINUUM

Release Date: 6/22/2023

Duration: 56 Mins

Description: The Conversation Continues: How does the Ghanian principle of Sankofa empower generational leadership? In this continuing series on generational leadership we introduced the Sankofa Leadership Continuum, defined as a through-line running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to emerging leaders of the future. This episode features Mr. Ja'Quan Lavender, Founder/Executive Director of the Ja'Quan Lavender Foundation: Journey to Gold. The Journey to GOLD program was established to support the Great Opportunities Lifts Dreams philosophy! Ja'Quan is a dedicated contemporary leader whose heart is focused on social transformation for the benefit of furture generations. https://youtu.be/1-30bCVOWSg

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ACTIVATING THE SANKOFA LEADERSHIP CONTINUUM

Release Date: 6/8/2023

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Conversation: How does the Ghanian principle of Sankofa empower generational leadership? In this new series on generational leadership we introduce the Sankofa Leadership Continuum, defined as a through-line running from historical leaders of the past to contemporary leaders of the present to emergent leaders of the future. Melding together historical and contemporary reality, this throughline inspires activism, art, literature, ethnography, and research that fuels transformation. "Come in peace, and let s see what we can do together." Queen Diambi Kabatusuila

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Are "Thoughts and Prayers" Just Idle Lamentations Without a Clear Path to Action?

Release Date: 5/18/2023

Duration: 55 Mins

Description: Conversation: Are "Thoughts and Prayers" Just Idle Lamentations Without a Clear Path to Action? It sometime feels as if America's triple threat of fear, racism, and guns has lulled some of us into idle lamentations that preclude any meaningful action toward gun reform. According to the New York Times, other countries have had a mass shootings and subsequently changed their gun laws. Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, all with a culture of gun ownership, tightened restrictions anyway. Their violence statistics now diverge sharply from those of the U.S. How many more shootings, thoughts, and prayers will it take for America to finally reach its own inflection point and bend the arc towards gun reform? "Inaction is not an option." Senator Cory BookerJoin us as we delve into 3 main topics: (1) The Value of Thoughts and Prayers, (2) A Narrative Inquiry Into the Experience of Being a Victim of Gun Violence, and (3) Research - Causes/Impact (Trauma) Don t let anyone tell you that these bad things happen and then everyone goes back to 'normal.' You don t have to be everyone. Stay with the grief. Stay with the anger. Stay troubled by it all. Stay open-hearted to those who grieve. Stay tuned to those working for change. Morgan Harper Nichols, artist

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America's Triple Threat: Fear. Racism. Guns.

Release Date: 5/4/2023

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: America's Triple Threat: Fear. Racism. Guns. "Firearm-related violence is a significant threat to public health and safety in America. However, research highlights a critical disparity in firearm-related deaths by race...Taken as a whole, findings suggest that gun owners are more likely to be more vigilant toward people of color because of stereotypical assumptions that racial and ethnic minorities are more likely to be involved with crime." Health and Social Work https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31665433 Join the conversation with the Anita, Mavis, and Gail as they dig deep into America's triple threat of fear, racism, and guns based on recent articles in the news. Why are Americans shooting strangers and neighbors? It all goes back to fear.' - https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/04/30/americans-gun-violence-strangers-crime/'Dying of whiteness': why racism is at the heart of America's gun inaction - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/08/racism-gun-control-dying-of-whitenessGuns Are a Threat to the Body Politic - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/03/guns-are-threat-body-politic/618158/

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Author Talk - I'm Tired of Racism

Release Date: 4/20/2023

Duration: 56 Mins

Description: I'm Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black by Sharon Hurley Hall, antiracism activist, writer, and educator. Some days the anti-racism drum beats loudly in my head. That s when I write pieces like the next few, articles that show the awfulness of racism, driving the point home repeatedly. An Exciting Conversation Awaits with Our Esteemed Guest Sharon Hurley Hall! Sharon Hurley Hall is an anti-racism activist, educator, and in-demand speaker. Firmly committed to doing her part to eliminate racism, she is the Founder and Curator-in-Chief of Sharon s Anti-Racism Newsletter. Sharon is also a Co-Founder of Mission Equality and the author of I'm Tired of Racism and Exploring Shadeism. As Curator-in-Chief of Sharon s Anti-Racism Newsletter, a twice-weekly online publication, she writes about existing while Black in majority-white spaces, and amplifies the voices of other anti-racism activists. Join the discussion with the author as we dig deeper into her lived experiences and the narrative around the theme of Being Black Globally.

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Book Talk - I'm Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black by Sharon Hurley Hall

Release Date: 4/6/2023

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Antiracism Mastermind Group Book Talk I'm Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black written by Sharon Hurley Hall, antiracism activist, writer, and educator. Sharon Hurley Hall is an anti-racism activist, educator, and in-demand speaker. Firmly committed to doing her part to eliminate racism, she is the Founder and Curator-in-Chief of Sharon s Anti-Racism Newsletter. In her newsletter, Sharon writes about existing while Black in majority-white spaces, and amplifies the voices of other anti-racism activists. Sharon is also a Co-Founder of Mission Equality and the author of I'm Tired of Racism: True Stories of Existing While Black and Exploring Shadeism. Sharon has lived and worked in multiple countries, enabling her to accurately reflect what s the same and what s different about experiences of racism in different locations. So, if you re wondering how you can be a true ally and avoid performative nonsense, this book is an excellent starting point. Join the Antiracism Mastermind Group discussion Part 1 with Anita, Mavis, and Gail on April 5. Then come back for Part 2 on April 19 when Sharon joins Anita, Mavis, and Gail live for a more immersive conversation into her true stories of existing while Black.

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What Are You Doing to Embrace Equity?

Release Date: 3/16/2023

Duration: 58 Mins

Description: Embracing equity isn't just about what we say or write about. International Women's Day (IWD) is the "celebration of social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women" and has been observed since the early 1900s. It s a collective movement felt and activated around the world. The theme for International Women's Day 2023 is Embrace Equity. Equity is not something that should be up for debate. It is something we all need to think about, to learn about, to value, and to embrace. Equity should be a part of our individual and collective belief systems, conversations, and actions. It means creating a truly inclusive world. So, the question is what are you doing to embrace equity and contribute to (re)imagining a different future and a different world? Equity vs Equality: What's the Difference? International Women's Day organization drives home 3 points: Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a need-to-have as we push towards global transformation. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA. And it's critical to understand the difference between equity and equality. That last point is particularly relevant because the terms are often used interchangeably or synonymously, In its essence equality is about sameness, where everyone gets the same of something, regardless of needs, circumstances, or lived experiences. Equity is acknowledging where people are in their unique needs and leveling the playing field accordingly. People start from different places and different life experiences, so true diversity and inclusion requires equity as a catalyst. The truth is, we can all embrace equity. We can actively support and embrace equity within our own unique spheres of influence, our homes, our workplace, and our community. In our everyday lives we can avoid stereotypes, call out discrimination and bias, and actively seek diversity and inclusion in whatever spaces we find ourselves. And each of us can heed the call for individual change that fuels grassroots action to usher in global momentum. So, what you are doing or plan to do to #EmbraceEquity everyday?

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The Sting of Adultification Bias Felt By Black Girls

Release Date: 3/2/2023

Duration: 59 Mins

Description: Join the conversation as Anita, Mavis, and Gail discuss The Sting of Adultification Bias Felt By Black Girls. New York Times Article April 17, 2020 Why Won t Society Let Black Girls Be Children? Adultification means teachers, parents and law enforcement are less protective and more punitive with certain kids. They never saw a child : Ruby Bridges and the Adultification of Black Girls, February 11, 2021 This article appeared on PositiveExperiences.org blog of HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences. The author, Loren McCullough, wrote the article from the perspective of how antisegregationsist perceived Ruby Bridges, a child, six years of age, caught up in the harmful effects of racism against Black girls in education. As Ruby approached her new school on November 14th, 1960 she heard the angry sea of White faces screaming. 2, 4, 6, 8! We don t want to INTEGRATE! CNN Article November 23, 2022 A neighbor s call to police on a little Black girl while she sprayed lanternflies exposes a deeper problem, mom says. She hopes the incident can spark a deeper dialogue around discrimination and the biases Black and brown children face. The neighbor in calling the police on a nine year old child decribed her as a "little black woman" who scared him. Why are Black girls treated more harshly by schools and the juvenile justice system than White girls who behave the same way? A study from the Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality suggests a contributing cause: the adultification of black girls. The report, Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls Childhood, found that adults viewed black girls as less innocent and more adult-like than white girls of the same age, especially between 5 14 years old.

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Engaging in Authentic Conversation about Race and Racism Requires Listening Not Rebuttal

Release Date: 2/16/2023

Duration: 58 Mins

Description: The Art of Conversation. Active/Intentional Listening. What Do You Trust, Statistics, Lived Experiences, or Both? At InflexionPoint Podcast we are dedicated to the art of listening in authentic conversation. We challenge our audience to listen actively and intentionally for the purpose of learning, understanding, and taking action. Moreover we strive towards increasing historical and racial literacy by harmonizing historical truth with lived experiences. Everything rises up out of the 4 tenets of Antiracism Activation: courage, conversation, relationship, and accountability. Join Anita, Mavis, and Gail for yet another thought-provoking episode of InflexionPoint Podcast. Why is conversation critical to building racial equity? Robert Livingston says, "Very early on in my career I thought you could change people s minds if not hearts by just providing them with accurate information. With greater wisdom that I ve garnered over the 20 years I ve been doing this work, I ve found that social relationships provide a portal for facts to be received and digested by people. And without that, people often build walls to insulate what they currently believe to be true. And I think relationships provide an opening within that wall for maybe a different perspective to enter." The Benefit of Active/Intentional ListeningJulia Korn says... "For white people in America, it is up to each of us to first listen. Then, we must seek greater knowledge about our country s deeply rooted racism. It is an undue burden on our colleagues and friends of color to teach us about racism and do the mental work for us." Why are lived experiences so relevant? Ibram X. Kendi says, Americans have long been trained to see the deficiencies of people rather than policy. It s a pretty easy mistake to make: People are in our faces. Policies are distant. We are particularly poor at seeing the policies lurking behind the struggles of people.

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Message to White Women in America

Release Date: 2/2/2023

Duration: 58 Mins

Description: Theme of the Conversation: Racial Literacy This definition of racial literacy is from National Council of Teachers of English (NCTA). Racial literacy is a skill and practice by which individuals can probe the existence of racism and examine the effects of race and institutionalized systems on their experiences and representation in US society.https://ncte.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/SquireOfficePolicyBrief_RacialLiteracy_April2021.pdf Message to White Women in America The Patriarchy: A Structure of White SupremacyBeing Nice: Why It's Never EnoughWeaponizing White Womanhood: Playing the Victim

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Tribute to Phangisile Mtshali

Release Date: 1/19/2023

Duration: 58 Mins

Description: TRIBUTE TO PHANGISILE MTSHALI On December 21, 2022 InflexionPoint Podcast featured a powerful guest and dear friend, Phangisile Mtshali from South Africa. We had an in-depth conversation about the historical plight of Black South African farmers, which in many ways is similar to the historical plight of Black farmers in the United States. This is evident when you think of land as power and the role of the government in both nations. Mourning a Global Citizen On January 4, 2023 Phangisile Mtshali was killed in Estcourt, South Africa. We dedicate this episode to her as a deeply rooted humanitarian, a family and community icon, bold leader, and a dear friend, sister, and colleague to many throughout the world. Phangisile embodied the true spirit of a Global Citizen.

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The Need for Historical and Racial Literacy

Release Date: 1/5/2023

Duration: 58 Mins

Description: Anita, Mavis, and Gail discuss the the first year of InflexionPoint Podcast in terms of the most personally impactful and transformational episodes. They describe the show as influential in terms of historical and racial literacy. Racial Literacy: (1) a concept developed by sociologist France Winddance Twine, UC Santa Barbara Dept of Sociology. She describes it as "a form of racial socialization and antiracist training that ... parents of African-descent children practiced in their efforts to defend their children against racism" in her research done in the United Kingdom with mixed-race families. (2) a skill and practice by which individuals can probe the existence of racism and examine the effects of race and institutionalized systems on their experiences and representation in US society. Becoming racially literate requires that, as educators (and humans), we can: Engage with the emotional content of any conversation that has a focus on race Welcome personal narratives and the lived experiences of all who are involved in the race conversation Talk confidently about our own racial identities Feel confident in creating and engaging in healthy and reciprocal cross-racial relationships Challenge racism at the individual, group and systemic level Historical Literacy: The past informs the present to empower the future. The past and present, in many ways, influence our future. Paulo Freire, in his book Pedagogy of the Oppressed, says: Looking at the past must only be a means of understanding more clearly what and who you are. So, you can build the future more wisely." What Good is History? History matters because history is the fragile tether that not only connects us to what and who came before us, it is by way of history that then has become now. Asking questions of history brings perspective, knowledge, maybe even lessons.

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Being Black Globally - The Plight of Black Farmers in South Africa

Release Date: 12/22/2022

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Being Black Globally - The Plight of Black Farmers in South Africa This is the fourth and final episode in a series on The Plight of Black Farmers. This final eposide on The Plight of Black Farmers features Phangisile Mtshali, a farmer in South Africa. In this conversation she shares her personal experience with farming and the vision she has for the future of her farm. She was born into a family of farmers. Her paternal grandparents were landlord and active crop farmers at the foot of the Drakensberg mountain range. She set her mind to own a working farm when she was 7 years old and living on a commercial farm. Recently she started a pecan nut orchard and has planted 450 trees with a target of 1000 trees by 2025. She is the founder of the Kwahlangabeza Cultural Hub and Heritage Inspired Hospitality-Farm to Table Restaurant in Estcourt South Africa. Phangisile is also the Director of Corporate Philanthropy with the Bristol Myers-Squibb Foundation.

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Being Black Globally - The Plight of Black Farmers in South Africa

Release Date: 12/8/2022

Duration: 58 Mins

Description: Discussion: Laws of the Land in South Africa Dating Back to the 1913 Land Act and Group Areas Act of 1950, Cornerstones of Apartheid Policy and Segregation The Plight of Black Farmers in South Africa: Land stolen under apartheid still hasn t been given back.Broken land promises reveal how South Africa s Black farmers were set up to fail. Agricultural Apartheid is alive and well in South Africa as millions go hungry. The white minority generally accepts majority rule; it has lost its political dominance but is still privileged in terms of wealth and opportunities, including farming (commercial farming in particular). Black Famers Association of South Africa formed in 2015. The goal of the Black Farmers Association of South: "We strive to provide and integrated an inclusive approach that recognises human dignity through skills traning and job placement and to unleash the potential of Black farmers to be commercially viable."

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The Legacy of Black Farmers in New York State

Release Date: 11/17/2022

Duration: 56 Mins

Description: All of my life my work has focused on providing opportunity to people. I have a thirst to work hard and do good things everyday. I have been given the gift to create beautiful things. Pamela Reese Smith Advocacy. Education. Community Gardening. The Children's Garden.Meet Pamela Reese Smith, an Urban Farmer who raises specialty mints and herbs for tea, organic vegetables, and flowers on her small urban farm in the City of Rochester NY. Pamela s favorite work includes being a member of a team that built the Children s Garden. Pamela is also a member of the Interim Steering Committee for Black Farmers United NYS, a group of more than 60 Black farmers, educators, and food justice advocates from across the state. Pamela Reese Smith is a native of Harlem and current resident of Rochester, New York. She has been engaged in community organizing for over 40 years. She graduated from the University of Rochester in 2007 with the highest distinction in her class. In 2012, she was awarded the Community Champion Award from the Rochester Business Journal for her work in her community. Pamela became the Administrator for the City of Rochester in January 2014. During this time, she received the GRO1000 grant to establish a training, education, and demonstration garden that supports over 100 urban gardeners throughout the city. Black Farmers United NYS is a group of Black farmers, educators, and food justice advocates from across the state. Without serious investment and intervention, Black farmers in New York State will be marginalized out of existence. Our proposal aims to protect the legacy and ensure the future of Black farmers. They hold the power to radically change how black communities control access to safe, healthy food, and build a collective wealth and health in New York State.

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The Plight of Black Farmers in the US

Release Date: 11/3/2022

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Episode 26 November 2, 2022: The Plight of Black Farmers in the US The plight of modern-day Black farmers in the United States can be traced back to the 40 Acres Promise after Emancipation, Reconstruction, Black Codes/Jim Crow, and the Great Migration. The question is what will the future bring?Recently Civil Rights Attorrney Benjamin Crump filed a class action suit on behalf of non-white farmers against the US government for a breach of debt relief - Black Farmers SUE Federal Gov't On $4B Debt Relief Program. This is the topic of discussion with the President of the National Black Farmers Association, Mr. John Boyd, in a conversation with Roland Martin.Join Anita, Mavis, and Gail in a discussion of the plight of modern-day Black farmers through the lens of history and the absence of trust in the ongoing fight against systemic racism in the business of farming.

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A Long Talk About An Uncomfortable Truth

Release Date: 10/20/2022

Duration: 57 Mins

Description: Special Guest: Kyle R. Williams, Chief Empowerment Officer of A Long Talk "Our goal is to put an anti-racist at every dinner table in America." #ALongTalk2020Meet Kyle R. Williams, Chief Empowerment Officer and creator of A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth, hailing from WAshington DC. As a leader and professional educator, Kyle has amassed over 25 years teaching children and adults alike. Change and progress through educational empowerment has always been at the heart of the work Kyle has done. He brings that same focus and energy to the fight for social justice and racial reconciliation into his work as an antiracism activator. Why people need to talkProblem: Many institutions, communities, and families see an urgent need for change, but aren t sure where to start, or are apprehensive about engaging in a process that could be uncomfortable.Solution: A Long Talk is a practiced and proven framework that:Educates'Breaks the ice' of difficult conversationsChanges perception of participants from passive to activeAllows people to learn from one another and feel more connected...in a setting that is supportive and facilitated so participants of all backgrounds feel comfortable taking part. Take a Seat at the Table of Change: November 10 17, 2022 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM ESTA Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth is an anti-racism activation experience. If you believe that a good conversation is what this country really needs, register the next Community Conversation.

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